News from the OPM

“The goal of the New Social Housing Programme is to ensure that the homes we provide are sustainable and solid structures. We are dedicated to building homes that can withstand natural disasters and offer safety and security to our citizens.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————————————— Clyde Coleman and his family are thanking God, the Government, […]

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in a solid commitment to enhancing community health and well-being, conducted the first in the series of sensitisation sessions to highlight the renewed focus on the primary healthcare reform programme. Dubbed ‘Operation Refresh’, this programme was announced Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP in […]

“None of these contracts are just handed over to anyone to build the house. There is a sense among many persons in Jamaica that Government can take up a works contract and say, ‘My friend here you go’. That may have been the case years 20-30 years ago, but that is certainly not the case […]

“The government is closely monitoring market activities to prevent unscrupulous individuals from taking advantage of the disaster for financial gain. Our citizens should have access to the necessary supplies at fair prices.” – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————— The Government has taken prompt and decisive actions to prevent price gouging, or the charging of high prices […]

“The first response was the emergency relief which includes food, care packages and so forth. This response now must be about helping persons to recover and get back on their feet.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————- The Government has outlined a comprehensive relief package for persons devastated by Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister Andrew Holness outlined […]

“It is a rough time and for the areas that I have toured, I want to say to the people there, I see your pain. I feel your pain and I’m working as hard as I can to make your recovery as quick and as sustainable as possible.“ – Prime Minister Holness —————————————————————————— In response […]

 “We are mainstreaming climate resilience in our budgeting process by building buffers and reserves and by literally budgeting for storms.” – Prime Minister Holness ——————————————————————————— Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is committed to integrating climate resilience into the budget process and financial planning to enhance the country’s ability to recover swiftly from hurricanes […]

“By today, approximately 5,000 families would have received care packages. We are coordinating the continued distribution of food, water and medical sundries to citizens in the most affected areas. We are working in the most affected areas.” – Prime Minister Holness ————————————————————————– Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a comprehensive initiative, the Relief Emergency Assistance and […]

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness following the tragic passing of Ms. Icilda James, who was found deceased in a pond in Dumfries, St. James, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Speaking in Parliament today, where he reported on the impact of the storm and Jamaica’s recovery plan, the Prime Minister acknowledged the […]